Save Big Bucks By Staying Healthy

September 22, 2016

The weather is changing and cold and flu season is upon us. That means there are more visits to the doctor’s office, money spent on medicine, missed days of work, and generally wasted days. Have you considered the financial implications such as accumulating credit card debt? Did you ever think about how a healthier lifestyle can save you money? You can avoid the expenses that come with health issues by making an effort to live healthier. Basically, you can save big bucks if you stay healthy.

How to Save Big Bucks by Staying Healthy

Healthy Diet –Excessive consumption of refined sugars, processed foods, and preservatives can weaken your immune system and may lead to more frequent illness. Try to eat healthy on a budget and maintain a diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Going vegetarian time to time is a healthy choice for both your body and your wallet.

Look for Healthy but Economical Options – You can swap healthier more fresh options for much cheaper frozen or instant options, such as frozen berries, instant oats, and canned salmon. This way you won’t compromise on eating healthy or exceeding your budget.

Trade the Gym for Outdoor Exercise – Physical fitness is important. It can be difficult to exercise on a budget, but there are several ways to stay healthy and save money. Health experts say a well-rounded fitness routine can be achieved using simple items around the house and taking advantage of nature’s resources. Try running or jogging a few times a week. You can also purchase minimal equipment to work out in your home such as dumbbells, elastic bands, jump rope, etc. Push-ups and sit-ups require no equipment at all.

Sleep – The average person requires 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Your immune system relies on sleep to stay healthy. If you are sleep deficient, then your body may become more vulnerable to sickness and infections.

Unhealthy Habits – Along with poor diet and lack of exercise, bad habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can also weaken your immune system and your financial well being. Try to cut back or eliminate these habits to work your way towards debt relief and save big bucks.

Once you find ways to stay healthy on a budget, you’ll save even more money on health costs like doctor’s visits, medicine, and missed days of productivity. Stay healthy and save big bucks!

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Dilini is a Marking Communications & Programs Associate at ACCC. To anyone, managing finances can be a real challenge! Any tips and tricks to help get through this is great! Dilini will share her experiences, tips and tricks along the way through the Talking Cents blog. Stay tuned!

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Talking Cents was created by the staff of the nonprofit organization, American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC). Not satisfied with providing credit counseling, debt management, and financial education alone, these renegade employees took to the blogosphere in the hopes of helping not only their current clients, but the rest of the world at large to tackle more of the topics affecting people’s everyday financial lives.